Eco · Extreme weather · published 2026-08-27 · via The Guardian

Himalayan flood relief efforts ramp up as lake overflow risk grows

At least 359 people have died and over 1,300 remain missing after flash floods struck Nepal and Tibet. Rescue teams are struggling to reach isolated areas due to destroyed roads and bridges. Authorities warn that a newly formed lake at the disaster site is rising and could burst, prompting urgent international aid efforts.

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